We've all heard of the cheesesteak, the soft pretzel, and water ice, but did you know the Irish Potato is also a Philadelphia ...

In 1845, in Ireland, the potato crops were failing and potato plants were turning black and rotten.

However, not all plants play well together ... It is infamous for causing the Irish Potato Famine. To this day, it remains a significant concern for modern gardeners and farmers.

Perhaps no other food source is more closely associated with a country than potato is with Ireland. Indeed, Irish potato is a moniker often given to this important vegetable to distinguish it from ...

Although the potato isn’t really Irish, it has become Irish by association. So, this St. Patrick’s Day, make sure you include ...

A plant in Ireland with late blight disease. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the ...

St. Patrick’s Day for gardeners is considered the beginning of the vegetable planting season. Irish potatoes can be planted now. Asparagus and rhubarb are the two perennial vegetables to get ...

Irish ate more pork than beef, but English demands and low prices in the U.S. played a role in creating the annual holiday ...

Traditionally, the Irish holiday signals the date for planting potatoes. “Actually, anytime from mid- to late March is fine ...